A Cambridge University researcher has revealed that hemp crops can capture atmospheric carbon more effectively than forests, while also providing carbon-negative biomaterials.
Read MoreRegenerative organic certification raises stakes for hemp producers
Hemp growers employing regenerative agricultural practices can now seek out certification for their crops that meet standards and criteria exceeding the current federal organic growing standards.
Read MoreDrones offer outdoor cannabis cultivators precise solutions
Companies that make agricultural drones say they can offer cannabis cultivators economically and environmentally sustainable help.
Read MoreOregon bill advancing delta-8 THC limits awaits governor’s signature
State lawmakers in Oregon have agreed on new limits for hemp-derived products including delta-8 THC.
Read MoreCarbon-neutral cannabis? Canadian hemp, marijuana firm Hexo is going for it
Sustainability is the next frontier that the cannabis industry needs to conquer, according to Hexo Corp., which is making moves to reduce and offset carbon emissions.
Read MoreKadenwood acquires Social CBD brand and expands national CBD retail footprint
A privately held CBD consumer packaged goods company has purchased an Oregon-grown CBD brand, and with it, increased its distribution access to 18,000 retail stores nationwide.
Read MoreFour key pests to watch out for during this outdoor cannabis growing season
It’s no secret that many insects love cannabis, but, according to research, four main pests do the majority of damage to outdoor cultivation.
Read More‘They are trying to kill the hemp industry:’ California’s hemp-versus-marijuana clash intensifies
A California hemp bill that would green-light hemp-derived CBD in food, beverages and dietary supplements but proposes a ban on smokable hemp has passed through the state Assembly and has been assigned to the Health, Agriculture and Judiciary Committees in the state Senate.
Read MoreSmokable hemp brand 1606 Corp. signs national distribution deal with SurgePays
A Tennessee-based blockchain fintech company has entered a national retail distribution agreement with 1606 Corp., a wholly held smokable hemp brand of SinglePoint Inc., a Phoenix-based technology and investment company.
Read MoreNFL will fund $1 million in research grants on pain management and cannabinoids
The National Football League’s pain management committee and the NFL Players Association announced Tuesday that they will provide $1 million to fund up to five research grants on pain management and cannabinoids.
Read MoreCustoms accuses Oregon hemp company of international drug smuggling
Customs officials on Monday responded to a complaint from an Oregon hemp company that accused the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol of improperly seizing more than 3,000 pounds of hemp that was being exported to an unnamed buyer in Switzerland.
Read MoreFederal judge dismisses Oregon hemp producer’s lawsuit
A federal judge last week dismissed an Oregon hemp producer’s lawsuit claiming that Josephine County officials seized and destroyed legal hemp worth $2.5 million after mistaking it for marijuana.
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